Airbus A380 Over Auckland : Photos

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I finally managed to get a look at the new Airbus A380 as Australian Airline Qantas flew their new toy over Auckland today. It was chilly up on Mt Vic which was covered in plane spotters like me.

I got talking to a few friendly folk up there including an New Zealand "Airbus captain" and we talked "Planes" for a while until the Airbus A380 arrived.

It was Aprrox 1010 when the plane arrived it was incredibly quiet and flew low enough for a good look.

Qantas Airbus A380 over Auckland

Qantas Airbus A380 over Auckland

Qantas Airbus A380 over Auckland

Qantas Airbus A380 over Auckland

Qantas Airbus A380 over Auckland

Qantas Airbus A380 over Auckland

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There was a bit of confusion among the spectators about how long the Airbus A380 would be showing off for and after its initial pass. it dissapeared up north. Myself and a few other plane spotters (all with Nikon cameras, lol) waited and waited for it to return, which it did at approx 10.50 where it flew directly over Mount Victoria again.

Overall it was well worth a look, the aircraft is big, slow and heavy looking although very very quiet.

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Muzzerino (The Plane spotter)

A380 Visit to Auckland Airport : Update :

Airbus A380 coming to Auckland Airport!

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The largest commercial aircraft in the world is scheduled to take off at 10.00am on Friday 10 October from Auckland Airport for a special promotional flight around Auckland City, returning at 11.15am and then departing again at 3pm for Sydney.

If you are keen to catch a glimpse of the giant A380 aircraft we suggest you make your way to one of Auckland's high vantage points, such as One Tree Hill, Bastion Point, North Head, Mt Eden or the Sky Tower where you may be able to see the aircraft in full flight.

The aircraft will be flying over the city after its 10.00am takeoff and, provided the weather is clear, you should get a great view from these spots. If you are keen to brave the traffic and make your way out to the airport, leave plenty of time so you don't miss out.

The A380 aircraft will be parked at the new pier at the Auckland international terminal which is not visible from any of the public viewing decks; however you will be able to see the aircraft take off at 10.00am.

Parking is restricted at the airport so we encourage you to take the bus or carpool with friends. If you live in Manukau or Papatoetoe take advantage of free travel on the 380 bus on the day!

To celebrate the Airbus arrival, the 380 "land bus" service between Manukau and the airport will be free from 8am until 1pm. See maxx.co.nz to plan your journey. For those travellers who are coming to the airport to catch a flight, please allow extra time to get to the airport as we are expecting traffic delays. Unfortunately we won't know the aircraft's flight path until the day before the flight, so check our website for more details closer to the time.

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